4347, QLD

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is younger than most similar areas. About 4.4% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though the number of people born overseas has risen to 12.7%. This remains far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of residents. Very few people speak little or no English, although this has increased slightly since 2016.

Most residents identify as Christian, though those with no religion now make up 35.3% of the community. This is a significant increase from 15.4% in 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,587, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.7% needing help with daily activities.

Residents provide a high amount of unpaid support, as 15.6% provide unpaid care and 26.9% do significant housework. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are slightly larger than average, typically holding 2.6 people. One-parent families make up 15.2% of the community, which is higher than most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.9% of dwellings being detached. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at just 16.7%.

Car use is dominant, yet 9% of people commute by public transport, which is among the highest for its level. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle.

The area has seen a surge in new residents from abroad, with recent overseas arrivals now making up 35.7% of the population.

Employment is strong, with a 3.4% unemployment rate and 61.2% of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions, though it sits in the middle for general access to money and resources.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Most homes are far from health services and groceries, and only 17% have a 15-minute-city walkshed.